pita

1 of 2

noun (1)

pi·​ta ˈpē-tə 

1

: any of several fiber-yielding plants (such as an agave)

2

: the fiber of a pita

also : any of several fibers from other sources

pita

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a thin flat bread that can be separated easily into two layers to form a pocket

called also pita bread

Examples of pita in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Food options include paninis, crepes, charcuterie boards, bruschetta and shareable plates like hummus and pita and French onion meatballs. —Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024

Chunk it up and mix it into a pot pie; sauté shredded bits in a shawarma spice and stuff them into a pita; simmer it for hours in a kicky turkey chili, then freeze half the batch for a future cold winter’s eve. —Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024

Just before serving, toss the salad with crispy pita chips and drizzle with a creamy tahini dressing. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024

To accommodate vegetarians, vegans, or dairy-free diners—and to lighten things up so folks don’t get too full before the feast—consider a veggie tray with fresh vegetables, hummus, baba ganoush, pita chips, and nuts. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Spanish & Portuguese

Noun (2)

Modern Greek

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun (2)

1936, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pita

noun

pi·​ta

ˈpēt-ə

: a thin flat bread